Whakatāne
Multiple arrests over Bay of Plenty gang conflicts
Bay of Plenty police have arrested three people following ongoing gang conflict in the region.
He scattered his wife's ashes under a kōwhai - now council plans to tear it out
Don Meads is heartbroken a kōwhai tree he scattered his wife's ashes under is to be torn out as part of flood protection works in Whakatāne.
Ōpihi burial ground appeal - groups to meet out of court
Māori groups in Whakatāne have welcomed a decision to pause the development of a retirement village by an urupā.
By-election needed due to incomplete nominations
The expense of a by-election for the Tāneatua Community Board could have been avoided if prospective candidates had followed advice not to leave their applications to the last day.
Cemetery land needed this year
Whakatāne District Council's hunt for suitable land to establish a new cemetery has been unsuccessful so far.
Would-be mayor on atomic mission
Victor Luca wants to be Whakatāne's next mayor, but first he has another mission to complete.
Norske Skog revaluation leaves Kawerau picking up $1m shortfall
Kawerau District Council ratepayers will have to pick up a rating shortfall of more than $1 million resulting from the closure and subsequent revaluation of Norske Skog mill.
Groundwater testing bores to be drilled for Matatā wastewater
Matatā residents can expect to see bore drilling work taking place in their neighbourhood over the next few weeks.
Coastguard seeks clarity on ‘closed’ river bar
New categories for describing the workability of the Whakatāne river bar have been criticised by members of Coastguard Whakatāne as being confusing and dangerous.
Woman dismissed on holiday awarded $15,000
A woman has been awarded $15,000 after being dismissed from her job while in an airport returning to New Zealand from a holiday.
Whakatāne Māori ward advocates cheer government stance
Three Whakatāne women who led the charge for Māori wards in the district are ecstatic legislation change has been signalled.
PGF funding signed off for Eastern BOP
Whānau returning home to their ancestral lands will be supported through the economic turmoil of Covid-19 as promised funding is finalised.
Next stage for Matatā '15-year ordeal'
The Whakatāne District Council is considering next steps to remove homes from the Awatarariki fanhead after the 2005 Matatā disaster.
Covid-19 lockdown: BOP councils set sights on 'shovel ready' projects
Eight Bay of Plenty civic leaders have met to discuss infrastructure projects with the potential to employ thousands. Video
'No access to sanitation' for freedom campers at car park site
Freedom campers have described a makeshift campground at a Whakatāne shopping centre as a breach of human rights.
Kawerau expansion: 'rather have growing pains than dying pains'
Kawerau District Council's request for a parcel of Whakatāne land is necessary to create jobs, its mayor says.
Ousted Whakatāne councillor to fight for seat
Hinerangi Goodman is launching a legal battle to reclaim her seat on the Whakatāne District Council.
Petition launched over Whakatāne Māori ward
The establishment of a Māori ward on the Whakatāne District Council has sparked fierce debate, with a petition launched demanding a referendum on the decision. Audio
Whakatāne votes in favour of Māori wards
Whakatāne District Council have voted in favour of a resolution that will enable the establishment of Māori wards.
Govt adamant work done to help Matata residents
Local Government Minister and East Coast MP Anne Tolley says she's trying to get answers for residents in a potentially deadly flood zone. Audio